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Judy Rice, a pioneering aviator and educator, passed away on July 19, 2024. Her life was marked by a passion for aviation that began in childhood when she saw a hot air balloon overhead and dreamed of flying. Despite societal norms suggesting “girls don’t fly,” Rice initially became a teacher and taught for 18 years.
"Burden carrier" and "utility vehicle" are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably.
New York City aims to regulate non-union hotels by banning the outsourcing of key functions such as housekeeping and food and beverage services. This move is intended to make it easier for workers to unionize, as hiring full-time employees is often more expensive than contracting out specific hours.
Fifteen months ago, United Airlines announced significant growth plans for routes to Australia and New Zealand, becoming the largest airline serving Australia and surpassing Qantas. However, as noted by aviation watchdog JonNYC, the airline is now scaling back its operations.
Safely maneuvering aircraft on the ramp and mitigating the risk of ground damage is paramount for FBO ground services. Ground Support Worldwide has compiled a series of articles dedicated to helping ground service agents safely park aircraft on the ramp.
World Fuel Services has agreed to purchase Epic Fuels’ general aviation operations from Signature Aviation. In addition to Epic’s general aviation fueling network, the transaction will also include its Epic Card business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Among the few electric aircraft showcased at EAA AirVenture 2024 were two Harbour Air electric de Havilland DHC-2 Beavers. One was scheduled for an afternoon flying display on Tuesday, but a rapidly developing rain shower prevented the flight. Despite this, attendees had ample opportunities to view these unique machines at AirVenture, with one eBeaver parked at the seaplane base and another on the show grounds. Both aircraft were disassembled and shipped to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in containers before being reassembled onsite.
AVweb’s parent company, Firecrown, has announced the launch of the 2025 Ultimate Flying Giveaway. The grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 credit to be used toward the purchase of any aircraft listed on FLYING's Aircraft For Sale marketplace. This allows the winner to choose their dream airplane, ranging from a light sport aircraft to a multi-engine machine.
American Airlines introduced a new automated phone system this morning, featuring a voice prompt that requires callers to listen to the entire recorded message before proceeding. The system no longer allows skipping by requesting an agent until the initial minute-long greeting is completed.
Full-regime lateral and vertical navigation systems were first introduced in third-generation air transport aircraft during the 1980s. Designed to ease workload, increase situational awareness, and improve flight path guidance, LNAV and VNAV systems are favored by generations of pilots. However, these same automated systems—particularly VNAV—can be deemed overly complex and confusing by pilots, often resulting in unexpected or undesirable outcomes.
FARNBOROUGH, England — In a small side room at the Farnborough Air Show, JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, conveyed his vision for electric air taxis. Bevirt envisions flying from Seattle to the San Juan Islands in a whisper-quiet, four-seat air taxi within 10 to 15 minutes.
Hong Kong will soon roll out its Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) to enhance border security by requiring operators of international private and commercial flights to provide pre-arrival and departure manifest data to Hong Kong officials. The APIS for Hong Kong has been under development since March 2023.
Stertil-Koni, a leading provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifts in North America, announced that DeLyn Wirkus has joined the company as National Account Manager.
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Program has named NFL All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham as its new chairman.
Digital reality solutions provider Hexagon has unveiled a new automated quality inspection system at the Farnborough Airshow this week. The launch comes as aerospace manufacturers face increasing pressure to boost production.
Southwest Airlines, the second-largest carrier in Atlanta, announced plans to end open seating and move to assigned seats.
A study published yesterday reveals that business aviation flights from Farnborough Airport contribute £1.9 billion of gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy every year. The CBI Economics study, which included a comprehensive survey of UK businesses, found that approximately 80% of the flying activity from Farnborough Airport related either directly or indirectly to supporting UK business and inward investment.
A self-proclaimed "free citizen" is facing federal charges in Alaska for allegedly nearly causing a midair collision, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). William Brian Marsan was indicted and jailed on July 18 after he reportedly taxied his Piper Cherokee to the wrong end of the active runway at Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport and took off into oncoming traffic without making a radio call. Authorities are also attempting to seize the aircraft. Marsan is known as the former owner of Sound Air, a local aviation company.
Southwest Airlines held its second-quarter earnings call today amidst significant revenue challenges and a campaign by an activist investor to change the current management and shift the airline's business model to resemble that of American Airlines, Delta, and United.
GKN Aerospace will use Vaeridion’s all-electric, nine-passenger regional airliner as a testbed for developing new electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) technology. The company announced the collaboration on July 25 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024, along with a similar partnership with electric propulsion system developer H55.